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5) Grounds buildings with other specific uses, doubtful uses, and mixed occupancy
uses shall be classified in accordance with appropriate sections of Chapter 3 of
the VUSBC.
6) Cabins, beach houses, lodges and similar dwelling units with sleeping
accommodations rented to family groups:
a) Residences for rent less for than 30 days with a maximum occupant load of
16 shall comply with the requirements for Use Group R-3.
b) Residences for rent for less than 30 days with a maximum occupant load of
greater than 16 shall comply with the requirements for Use Group R-1.
GR 3.2 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUIREMENTS
The University has delegated authority over its capital outlay construction program. See
HECOM for details.
For projects funded by General Funds legislated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
Project Manager shall advise the A/E, and others, of any pertinent requirements
peculiar to specific legislation and/or funding.
All projects, regardless of total project cost, are subject to the current edition of the
HECOM found at the following website:
http://www.fm.virginia.edu/fpc/Hecom_Manual.htm.
HECOM and applicable Department of General Services (CO) forms related to contract
documents are available from the following website:
http://www.fm.virginia.edu/fpc/hecom.htm.
GR 3.3 REVIEWS AND APPROVALS
The following applicable Commonwealth of Virginia agency reviews will be coordinated
through the Project Manager. All architectural and engineering consultants shall
provide written comment responses to the Project Manager for distribution to
respective review agencies as listed below:
Fire Safety reviews will be conducted by the University Review Unit for all new
construction projects, projects with both additions and renovations, projects with a
change of use, and all other renovation projects. The University Review Unit shall submit
Capital Project ($2M+) review comments and Working Drawings to the appropriate
Regional State Fire Marshal’s office for their use in inspection of these projects and
record purposes.
By University policy all renovation projects are required to provide fire and life safety
improvements up to ten percent (10%) of the construction cost or to the extent
required by Code, whichever is greater.
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